K.J. Choi, who has won eight titles on the PGA Tour and 17 on the KPGA Tour, will hold a special event for golf fans ahead of the Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance K.J. Choi Invitational.
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance announced on September 8 that it will host a 'Heart Talk Show' on September 30 at the VIP lounge of Ferum CC in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, a day before the tournament begins on October 1. The event will feature Choi engaging with golf fans.
This event is organized to express gratitude to fans for their support over the past decade, during which Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance has contributed to the growth of Korean men's golf alongside Choi.
During the talk show, Choi will candidly share memorable moments and important decisions from his career as a golfer. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions they have always wanted to pose to Choi and share their own golf experiences and concerns. Some players participating in the tournament are also expected to make surprise appearances to meet fans.
Choi expressed his appreciation, stating, "I am grateful for the opportunity to meet fans directly. I hope this gathering allows me to share my experiences and encourages more people to enjoy golf and take an interest in Korean men's golf."
A representative from Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance noted, "The continued growth of the Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance K.J. Choi Invitational over the past decade has been greatly supported by the interest and encouragement of golf fans. We hope this Heart Talk Show will create lasting memories for everyone involved."
Participants will receive benefits, including a one-day admission ticket to the tournament and a gift package containing merchandise and health supplements. At the end of the event, attendees will have the chance to take a commemorative photo with Choi, which will be printed on-site for them to keep.
A total of 10 participants will be selected for the Heart Talk Show. Any golf fan can apply for free. Interested individuals can submit their applications from September 14 to 20 through a link that will be posted on the official social media accounts of the KPGA Tour and the K.J. Choi Foundation, sharing memories or special stories from the past decade of the Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance K.J. Choi Invitational.
This year's Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance K.J. Choi Invitational will take place from October 1 to 4 at the East and West courses of Ferum CC. A total of 126 players representing the KPGA Tour will compete for a total prize pool of 1.25 billion won. Last year's tournament was won by Jeon Ka-ram.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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